Trigger warning: discussion of sexual assault. I've been having a really hard time with these accusations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Just this morning I had to ask my father to turn the television off because the news was discussing the situation and I literally could not handle it. Let me make my... Continue Reading →
Join me on my journey
For the first time in my life, I'm able to honestly say I'm an active participant in my recovery and I'm invested in my safety and in my life.
Problems with Mental Illness in the Church
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
September 26, 2018
Why I'm grateful today, more or less: When I'm constantly finding myself going in and out of dark places, it's easy to lose sight of how gratifying of an existence I'm fortunate enough to have. While my mind forges my reality and only allows me to see the darkness, all around me and inside of... Continue Reading →
September 24, 2018
Why I'm grateful today, more or less: I'm exceptionally prone to existential crises. At least a few times a week I find myself ruminating on the fact that regardless of how you look at it, life- the existence of humans- is ultimately without purpose. The day will come that we will die and the day... Continue Reading →
September 23, 2018
Why I'm grateful today, more or less. The quote accompanying today's journal page cannot be a coincidence. Today, it was my truth. My insomnia decided to make some fierce waves this week. I went two consecutive days without sleeping followed by a few days of two to four hours of restless sleep. My mind, body... Continue Reading →
September 17, 2018
Why I am grateful today, more or less: I wasn't going to write today. I had really made up my mind. I'm exhausted after spending around 12 hours in the car traveling to celebrate my grandfather's 80th birthday. But then I realized that today, I really am grateful. I love that I have such a... Continue Reading →
September 13, 2018
Why I am grateful today, more or less: There's this article I've been working on for quite some time now. When I first finished it, it was around 2,500 words. I put my heart and soul into it. I shared trials and tribulations I never thought I would speak of. I pitched it to a... Continue Reading →
Finally Back Home
After spending six months, nearly on the dot, of continuous intensive residential mental health treatment, I am so grateful to say I am finally home with my family. I expected to make this post the moment I walked into my childhood home and sank into the comfortably familiar embosom of the couch. That was on... Continue Reading →
Depiction of “The Black Dot” and moving through the stages of trauma recovery.
A spiritual encounter with Nature
The assignment was simple: go outside and experience nature. Perhaps it's because I had the intention of noticing my surroundings; but, the moment I cleared the front door nature engaged all five of my senses. My sense of smell was overcome by a rich, earthy aroma. It was so strong I could practically taste it.... Continue Reading →
From Victim to Survivor 